Britain: BOE, OECD warn on hard Brexit
The OECD says Britain will suffer a two per cent hit to growth if leaves the EU without a deal. And the Bank of England - leaving rates on hold on Thursday - warned of "entrenched uncertainty". David Pollard reports......»»
Britain and the EU"s historic Brexit trade deal leaves the fishing industry in the dark, and the service sector in limbo, experts warn
Leaders from the fishing sector are left questioning the new Brexit deal,.....»»
Sterling falls on new Brexit fears, stocks edge higher
The dollar rose on Tuesday amid concerns about Britain's setting a hard deadline to reach a new trade deal with the European Union, while global equity markets gained, lifted by a resurgent U.S. housing market that bodes well for the economy......»»
Britain’s Election Gamble—What You Need to Know
Britain is going to the polls for the third time in five years in a general election intended to break the deadlock over Brexit. The Dec. 12 vote is a huge gamble for Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party. That’s because hard-t.....»»
Asia looks on bright side of Brexit, trade talks
Asian shares made guarded gains on Tuesday amid optimism about prospects for a Sino-U.S. trade deal, while investors were sanguine yet another vote on Brexit would still avert a hard exit for Britain......»»
Asian shares up as Brexit, Hong Kong progress lifts mood
Asian stocks perked up on Thursday, as apparent progress in the political crises in Britain and Hong Kong gave investor confidence a shot in the arm, with easing fears of a hard Brexit lifting the battered pound......»»
Let Them Howl, Boris!
Authored by Patrick Buchanan via The Unz Review, Facing a Parliamentary majority opposed to a hard Brexit - a crashing out of the EU if Britain is not offered a d.....»»
Europe rattled by Italy, Brexit stress; safe havens keep gaining
Trade war worries and the prospect of early elections in Italy and Britain hit European markets hard on Friday, while the search for safety left gold on course for its best week in three years, Japan's yen near an eight-month high and bonds surging......»»
Stocks rise on earnings; sterling falls
A host of upbeat earnings pushed U.S. stocks higher on Tuesday and world stocks rose in anticipation of central bank easing, while pound sterling fell on the expected confirmation of hard-Brexit advocate Boris Johnson as Britain's next prime minister......»»
Carmakers race higher, Johnson jitters for sterling
A speeding autos sector and hopes for even lower borrowing costs buoyed world stocks on Tuesday, while a brief sterling rally proved short-lived as hard-Brexit advocate Boris Johnson was confirmed as Britain's new prime minister......»»
Carmakers drive Europe higher, Johnson batters sterling
A wave of central bank easing and positive soundings from the earnings season buoyed world stocks on Tuesday, while Britain's pound fell before the expected confirmation of hard-Brexit advocate Boris Johnson as the country's prime minister......»»
British Steel owner Greybull: We worked hard to keep it alive
British Steel's owner Greybull Capital said on Wednesday it had worked hard to keep Britain's second largest steel producer alive but that the challenges of Brexit had proven insurmountable......»»
Ford would take "long, hard look" at UK operations after any no-deal Brexit
Ford would have to take a "long, hard look" at its British operations, which include two engine factories, if Britain leaves the European Union without a deal, the U.S. carmaker said on Tuesday......»»
Volkswagen"s Scania sees China rebound, braces for Brexit hit to UK orders
Volkswagen-owned truckmaker Scania said on Thursday that demand in China had bounced back since the start of this year, but it was bracing for a potentially significant drop in UK orders if Britain leaves the EU under a "hard" Brexit......»»
Tech companies are still investing in Brexit Britain
Tech companies have announced a series of new investments in the United Kingdom even as major business groups warn that leaving the European Union could result in dire consequences......»»
Carmaker Jaguar says "bad Brexit" would mean it could not stay in UK
EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover [TAMOJL.UL] said on Wednesday a so-called "hard Brexit" would cost it 1.2 billion pounds ($1.59 billion) a year, curtailing its future operations in the United Kingdom......»»
Carmaker Jaguar says "bad Brexit" would mean it couldn"t stay in UK
Britain's biggest carmaker Jaguar Land Rover said on Wednesday a so-called "hard Brexit" would cost it 1.2 billion pounds ($1.59 billion) a year, curtailing its future operations in the United Kingdom......»»
Jaguar Land Rover says 40,000 UK jobs and £80 billion of investment are threatened by a "bad Brexit"
Jaguar Land Rover Jaguar Land Rover CEO says a hard Brexit would cost it £1.2 billion in profit a year and force it to reconsider its presence in the UK. The carmaker is calling for clarity and certainty about Britain's fu.....»»
Theresa May tells ministers to do their "duty" on Brexit as anti-EU rebels warn she could "destroy the government"
Theresa May's government is meeting on Friday to agree a plan for Britain's future after Brexit. But there is still widespread disagreement, with more than half a dozen Eurosceptic ministers oppos.....»»
IMF Says Brexit Won"t Hit European Economy Hard
The U.K.’s planned exit from the EU will have a “small†negative impact on the bloc’s economy, although it will prove more damaging to countries such as Ireland, the Netherlands and Belgium that have closer links with Britain, the IMF said......»»
Britain’s Coming Hard Brexit
The Brits are some brilliant negotiators: Source: Economist The post Britain’s Coming Hard Brexit appeared first on The Big Picture......»»